§ 74-50. Notice to remove.

(a)

Generally. Whenever it comes to the attention of the chief of police that any nuisance as defined in section 74-48 exists in the city, a notice, in writing, shall be served upon the occupant of the land where the nuisance exists, or, in case there is no such occupant, then upon the owner of the property or his agent, notifying him of the existence of the nuisance and requesting its removal within the time specified in this article.

(b)

Service. The chief of police of the city or his designee shall give notice of removal to the owner or occupant of the private property where the nuisance is located, at least 30 days before the time specified for compliance. It shall constitute sufficient notice when a copy of such notice is posted in a conspicuous place upon the private property on which the vehicle is located and duplicate copies are sent by registered mail to the owner or occupant of the private property at his last known address.

(c)

Contents. The notice shall include:

(1)

A statement of the condition which is in violation of this article;

(2)

A specified period of time, being 30 days, within which the violation of this article shall be remedied; and

(3)

A statement adequate to notify the person served that a failure to comply with the provisions of this article within the time specified in the notice is unlawful, and the penalty for such failure.

(Code 1982, §§ 11-1-34, 11-1-36, 11-1-37)